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Whiteville Bumps Trojans From Playoffs, 6-4 BY JOHNNY CRAIG West Brunswick's emotional baseball season came to an end last Tuesday in Whitevillc where the Trojans fell to the host Wolfpack 6 4 in the third round of the state 2-A prep playoffs. The loss was the third this season for West Brunswick, fourth-placc Finishers in the Waccamaw Confer ence, against WC champion Whitc ville. The win was the Wolfpack 's 23rd straight this season and, following their 1-0 eastern final win over East Carteret on Friday, Whitevillc en tered this week's state champ ionship series with a pcrfect 24-0 record. West Brunswick was guilty of five errors which hurt the combined six-hit pitching of loser Brian Ald crson, who started on the mound for the Trojans, and reliever Scott Gore. "The errors hurt tonight," said West Brunswick coach Mike Ald crson. "When you play a team like Whitcvillc you need to play an er rorless hallgamc." "This was a good battle between pitchers Brian Aldcrson and Chris Smith (Whitcvillc). Smith has good velocity for the high school level. Beau Ramey (Whitcvillc first base man) had a super defensive game making three major-league plays at first base," added Aldcrson. After two scoreless innings, Whitcvillc managed single runs in the third and fourth frames to take a 2-0 lead. Wolfpack second baseman Ed Buricson scored the first run after opening the third inning with a sin gle, advancing to second on Mark Harri ton's sacrifice bunt and then coming home on designated hitter Richie Blackwell's sacrifice fly to right field. Whitevillc catcher John Scherbert scored the second run after a leadoff walk. Trojan third baseman Lcc Miller's second error of the game and Carlos Baldwin's RBI-single to right. Blackwcll, better known as the pitching ace on the Whitcvillc mound staff", blasted a two-run homer over the centerfield fence to highlight the NVolfpack's big four run fifth inning. Three more Trojan fielding errors also aided the Wolfpack cause as they increased their lead to 6-0. West Brunswick got within 6-2 with two runs in the sixth. Gore walked and scored on the first of Aldwin Lance's two doubles to left field for the first run. Lance later scored on Aldcrson's ground out lo third base. The Trojans continued to rally in the seventh inning when Lcc Miller and pitch hitter Adam Johnson walked and then scored on Lance's second double with two outs. Alderson then grounded out to second and the Wolfpack began to celebrate their third win of the sea son over the Trojans. "I told the team following the game that West Brunswick has gained a lot of baseball respect throughout the Waccamaw Confer ence and southeastern North Car olina with the success we've had this season," said Alderson. "We f-MHj a |M|, J mA: ' EXPIA.NATION ? West Brunswick's Aldwin Ixmce (right) looks to Trojan first base coach Doug Keelan for an explanation after a near-pickoff attempt during last Tuesday's 6-4 state playoff loss to Whiteville. Uince went 2-for-3 in the game including two doubles and drove in three of the Trojans' four runs. were the Cinderella team this year in the playoffs similar to The Citadel in last year's College World Scries." Aldcrson pitched five innings for the Trojans giving up five hits and six runs (four earned) while walking two and striking out one. Gore tossed the final inning in re lief and gave up one hit and walked one. Smith, who hurled his second straight four-hiuer in the playoffs, went the distance for the Wolfpack while walking four and striking out six. The senior right-hander also improved his mound record to 9-0. Blackwcll, who is also unbeaten on the mound for the Wolfpack this season, has already signed a grant with East Carolina University. Lance led West Brunswick, who ended the season at 13-10-1, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and three runs batted in. Designated hitter Alton Johnson and catcher Bryan Fleming also had one hit each for the Trojans. Burleson, batting eighth in the Wolfpack lineup, went 2-for-3 and scored once while Blackwcll, Scherbcrt, Baldwin and Harriton al so had one hit each for Whiteville. West Brunswick ended the season winning seven of its last 10 games while also having to endure the tragic death of team member George Daniels on May 14 near the end of the regular season. The Trojans not only gained their first playoff berth in seven years but advanced to the final eight of the state tournament for only the second time in school history. Whiteville was to have met the western champion (Swannanoa Owen or West Wilkes) in a best-of threc series that began Wednesday for the state 2-A title in Chapel Hill. W. Brunswick 000 002 2 ? 4-4-5 Whiteville 001 140 X? 6-6-1 FOUL TIP ? West Brunswick's I*e Miller fouls back a pitch in front of Whiteville catcher John Schebert. The Trojan third baseman was held hitless after two good batting performances in West Brunswick's earlier playoff games against Clayton and C.B. Ay cock. RECREATION BRIEFS Turtle Watch Workshop Set At Ocean Isle Project Turtle Watch, an educa tional workshop and program on the nesting and hatching of the logger head sea turtle on Brunswick Coun ty's beaches will meet Thursday, June 6, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall. Sponsored by the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation De partment, the workshop is open to the public. Volunteers are needed to monitor Ocean Isle turtle nests. For more information, call Tina Pritchard at the parks department, 253-4357. Youths To Paint Youth beginning painting classes will be offered this summer at the Lockwood Folly Community Build ing, from 9 a.m. to noon. Session I, for ages 6-8, will run June 12, 14, 19 and 20. Session II, for ages 9-11, will run July 10, 12, 17 and 19. Preregistration is required and there is a S 10 per person fee. Dorothy Suggs will instruct the class. For more information or to register, call Emma McGraw at the parks department, 253-4357, or 1 800-222-4790. Crafts Offered Shell craft classes will be offered by the Long Rcach Recreation Department starting Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at the recreation center. A fee includes a book written by instructor Dorothy Bass that tells how to turn local sea shells into cre ative crafts. For more information, call 278 5518. Arts Taught Art classes for children will be taught by the Long Beach Recrea tion Department starting June 20. Ages 7-9, to meet from 10 a.m. to 1 1 a.m., will be charged a $5 fee. Ages 10-12, to meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., will be charged a $10 fee. Classes will meet-weekly through August, except July 4. To register and for more information, call Joan Wilson, 278-4551. Plan To Fish Youths ages 7 through 16 can fish in the Long Beach Recreation De partment's and Ocean Crest Pier's youth tournament Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the pier. They should bring their own rods and reels, but bail and prizes will be provided. Parents must accompany their child. Persons may register at the recreation department or at the event from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. For more information, call 278 5518. '90 DODGE DYNASTY White, 4-Dr., AT, Tilt, Cruise, Only 1 1,000 Miles. Was S1 1,995 NOW $10,995 JONES FORD 754-4341 ? 1-800-832-5328 Hwy. 17 N., Shallotte ? M-F 8:30-7:30, Sat. 9-4 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL BUY ANY FROZEN YOGURT AND GET ONE FREE WITH COUPON! Cannot be used in conjunction with any other special. ONE COUPON PER ITEM PURCHASED. mE Market Express Corner Hwy. 130 and US Hwy. 17 - Shallotte, North Carolina Open 24 Hours, 7 Days Also Good At EXPRESS STOP LOCATIONS ^orner Old Hwy. 9, N. Myrtl# Baach, SC ? Comar Hwy. 133 and Ytupon Drive, Yaupon Beach, NCj O'NEIL CAISON CONSTRUCTION ?Site preparation for homes and businesses ?Fill dirt for building sites & septic systems OFFICE AT STOPLIGHT AT HOLDEN BEACH (919)842-3190 (919)842-2564 OFFICE HOME ?r * _ ; . -IfV ? - ' STAFF PHOTOS BY JOHNNY CILAJC FOLLOWS THROUGH ? Trojan pitcher Brian Alderson watches the ball all the way to the plate in last week's 6-4 playoff loss to Whiteville. Alderson started for West Brunswick and went five in nings while limiting the Wolfpack to just six hits. The junior right hander won six games on the mound for the Trojans this season. nswers to your Questions about Glaucoma Q. What Is glaucoma? A Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the internal pressure of your eye rises to a point that the optic nerve is damaged. The pressure that builds up is due to a problem in the flow or drainage of fluid normally produced in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Q. What causes glaucoma? A. The exact cause of glaucoma is not know. For some reason, the passages that normally allow fluid within your eye to drain out become clogged or blocked. This results in fluid building up within your eye and increasing pressure on the optic nerve. The nerve fibers and blood vessels in the optic nerve can easily be damaged by this pressure. An injury, infection or tumor in or around the eye can also cause pressure to rise. Q.Who gets glaucoma? A. Glaucoma most frequently occurs in individuals over the age of 40 and there is a hereditary tendency for the development of the disease in some families. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans have glaucoma and this is expected to rise as more of our population grows older. Primary open-angle glaucoma is more common among blacks than whites, causes damage at an earlier age and leads to blindness at a much greater rate. There is also a greater tendency for glaucoma to develop in in dividuals who are nearsighted or who have diabetes. Regular optometric examination, including testing for glaucoma, is a par ticularly important preventive eye care practice for those over age 35. Q. Why Is glaucoma harmful to vision? A. The optic nerve, at the back of the eye, carries visual informa tion to the brain. As the fibers that make up the optic nerve are damaged, the amount and quality of information sent to the brain decreases and a loss of vision occurs. Q. Will I go blind from glaucoma? A. If diagnosed at an early stage, glaucoma can be controlled and little or no further vision loss should occur. If left untreated, side awareness (peripheral vision) and central vision will be de stroyed and blindness may occur. \ Q. How can I tell If I have glaucoma? A. The signs or symptoms of glaucoma can vary depending on the \ type. Primary open-angle glaucoma often develops gradually and painlessly. There are no early warning signs. It can gradu ally destroy your vision without you knowing it. The first indica- 5 tion may occur after some vision has already been lost. Acute angle-closure glaucoma, which results from a sudden blockage of drainage channels in your eye. causes a rapid build up of pressure accompanied by blurred vision, the appearance of col ored rings around lights and pain or redness in the eyes. Q. How is glaucoma detected? A. A comprehensive optometric examination will include tests for glaucoma. A simple and painless procedure called tonometry measures the internal pressure of your eye. Your optometrist will also look into your eye to observe the health of the optic nerve and measure your field of vision. Q. How Is glaucoma treated? A. Glaucoma is usually effectively treated with prescription eye drops and medicines. In some cases, surgery may be required. The goal of the treatment is to prevent loss of vision by lowering the pressure in the eye. Q. Will my vision be restored after treatment? A. Unfortunately, any vision loss as a result of glaucoma is usually permanent and cannot be restored. This is why regular preven tive eye examinations are so important. In the interest of belter vision from the office of: Brunswick Vision Care Chris Moshoures, O.D. Pine St., Shallotte, 754-2020 Salt Marsh Sq., Calabash, 579-4020 t
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